HR & Leadership
Gigster Makes the Case for a Freelance Economy that Works
If the freelance economy was a startup, its founders would be very (very) happy. Between 2000 and 2014, the freelancing...
by Brian Carthas
Finance & Operations
Why Startup Founders Should Treat Fundraising Like a Sales Funnel
As an Investment Associate at OpenView leading our outbound team, I spend my days managing my own “sales funnel” to...
by Brian Carthas
Startup Strategy
A Crucial Point in Your Company's Lifecycle: Defining the Expansion Stage

At OpenView, we focus exclusively on B2B software companies at the expansion stage. But what does that mean, specifically?

by Brian Carthas
HR & Leadership
Why Entrepreneurs Should Not Ignore VC Associates

While VC Associates might not possess a “Partner” title, they are still a wealth of information for entrepreneurs of expansion-stage companies.

by Brian Carthas
Finance & Operations
7 Questions Founders Should Ask VCs

Before you head into raising capital, make sure you’ve done your research and know what questions founders should ask VCs.

by Brian Carthas
Finance & Operations
The First Crucial Step Towards Choosing the Right Investment Partner

How do you make the important decision of choosing the right investment partner as streamlined and easy as possible? It all starts with this.

by Brian Carthas
Startup Strategy
Avoiding Culture Shock: Why a Strong, Dependable Company Culture Is Critical to Success

Company culture is critical for success, but it goes far deeper than simply ensuring you have a great workplace.

by Brian Carthas
Startup Strategy
Are the Boston Celtics Set to Become the Lean Startup of the NBA?

Goodbye Doc. So long Garnett and Pierce. The Boston Celtics are in full-on rebuilding mode, but does that also mean they have an opportunity to be the new disruptive lean startup of the NBA?

by Brian Carthas
Startup News
Should Have Been an Artist... (a Startup Lesson from David Choe's Facebook IPO Payday)

For someone looking at a new role/job with a compelling startup, there is plenty to be gleaned from David Choe’s Facebook IPO payday.

by Brian Carthas